Bangkok to Cairo
-4hBangkok
ICTSOURCECairo
EESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and EEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and EEST (Eastern European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
ICT – Indochina Time
UTC+07:00Indochina Time (ICT) is the time zone for Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, 7 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world.
- •ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
- •Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia all share ICT.
EET – Eastern European Time
UTC+02:00Eastern European Time (EET) is used in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and northeastern Africa, 2 hours ahead of UTC.
- •EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- •Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
- •Turkey used to be on EET but permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016.
- •Finland, the Baltic states, and Greece all use EET.
About Bangkok
WikipediaBangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.
Bangkok is one of the world's most visited cities, with over 22 million visitors annually.
About Cairo
WikipediaCairo operates on Eastern European Time (EET), UTC+2. As Africa's largest city and Arab world's cultural capital, Cairo bridges African and Middle Eastern time.
The Pyramids of Giza are the only surviving wonder of the ancient world.
Bangkok to Cairo Time Difference – Complete Guide
Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Cairo runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Bangkok 4 hours behind Cairo — a difference of -4h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Bangkok it is 5:00 AM in Cairo. Midnight in Bangkok is 8:00 PM in Cairo.Cairo observes daylight saving time while Bangkok does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Bangkok to Cairo time conversion table
| Bangkok (ICT) | Cairo (EEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Bangkok to Cairo time
- Scheduling a call from Bangkok to Cairo: a 10:00 AM start in Bangkok lands at 6:00 AM in Cairo, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Bangkok and Cairo are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT time (9:00 AM–1:00 PM EEST). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Cairo local time against Bangkok keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -4h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -4h gap is not.
- Block 1:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Bangkok and need Cairo colleagues present.
- Cairo: Clocks fall back on Thu, Oct 29, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About ICT (Indochina Time)
Indochina Time (ICT) is used across Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Indonesia (Western time, WIB) also uses UTC+07:00. ICT does not observe daylight saving time.
About EET (Eastern European Time)
Eastern European Time (EET) covers a wide geographical area including Eastern Europe (Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine), the Middle East (Israel, Lebanon, Jordan), and northeastern Africa (Egypt, Libya). During summer, most EET countries switch to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+03:00). Turkey permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016, effectively leaving EET.
Best time to call between Bangkok and Cairo
Both Bangkok and Cairo sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 1:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT, which is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM EEST. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Bangkok and Cairo overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Bangkok is 4 hours behind Cairo (ICT UTC+07:00 → EEST UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 1:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Bangkok
Does not observe DST
Cairo
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Thu, Oct 29, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Cairo?
Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 4 hours behind Cairo (EEST, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently -4h.
How do I convert Bangkok time to Cairo time?
Add -4h to Bangkok local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Bangkok is 5:00 AM in Cairo.
What time is it in Cairo right now?
Cairo uses EEST at UTC+03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -4h offset from Bangkok.
What is the best time to call Cairo from Bangkok?
Call between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT — that maps to 9:00 AM–1:00 PM EEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Bangkok or Cairo?
Bangkok is 4 hours behind Cairo. When it is 12:00 PM in Bangkok it is 8:00 AM in Cairo.
Do Bangkok and Cairo use different time zones?
Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Cairo (Egypt) uses EEST at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and Africa/Cairo.
Does daylight saving time affect the Bangkok–Cairo difference?
Yes at the moment: Cairo is on daylight saving time and Bangkok is not, so the -4h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Bangkok's time zone?
ICT also covers Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
Which countries use ICT, Bangkok's zone?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Is there a day difference between Bangkok and Cairo?
Not normally. The -4h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Cairo?
Cairo is -4h from Bangkok.
What timezone is Bangkok in?
Bangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.
What timezone is Cairo in?
Cairo operates on Eastern European Time (EET), UTC+2. As Africa's largest city and Arab world's cultural capital, Cairo bridges African and Middle Eastern time.
What are the business hours in Bangkok?
Standard business hours in Bangkok are 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT.
What are the business hours in Cairo?
Standard business hours in Cairo are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EET.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Bangkok and Cairo?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Bangkok works 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT and Cairo works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EET (-4h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Bangkok and Cairo?
Bangkok uses THB (฿) while Cairo uses EGP (£). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Bangkok and Cairo compare in size?
Bangkok has a population of approximately 8.3 million (metro: 14.6 million), while Cairo has approximately 10.2 million (metro: 21.3 million).
What are the major landmarks in Bangkok and Cairo?
Bangkok is known for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho. Cairo is famous for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili.
Do Bangkok and Cairo have stock exchanges?
Yes. Bangkok has the SET (Stock Exchange of Thailand) and Cairo has the EGX (Egyptian Exchange). The -4h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use ICT (Indochina Time)?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Does ICT observe daylight saving time?
No, ICT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+07:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about ICT?
Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
Which cities are in the EET timezone?
Major cities in the EET timezone include Cairo, Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv.
What is the UTC offset for EET?
Eastern European Time (EET) is at UTC+02:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EEST.
What should I know about the EET timezone?
EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
When is it midnight in Bangkok, what time is it in Cairo?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Bangkok (ICT), it is -4h later in Cairo (EET).
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